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SloveniaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Single residence and work permit

Non-EU nationals need a single residence and work permit to live and work in Slovenia. After finding an employer, the worker or employer applies at a Slovenian mission or an administrative unit, which asks the Employment Service for consent. The first permit lasts for the contract, up to two years, and can be extended for up to three years.

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Life in Slovenia

Money

3

Currency

Euro

EUR

Euro

Cost of living

67

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

16–50%

Income tax (national)

VAT 22%

16% up to EUR 9,721.43, then 26%, 33%, 39%, and 50% above EUR 82,346.23; general allowance up to EUR 5,551.93 or more for low earners.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.9

#17 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Non-EU workers with a Slovenian employer.

Eligibility

  • Employer

    Find an employer; the employer must have settled tax liabilities and be eligible to employ.

  • Employment Service consent

    Required for employment, EU Blue Card, posted workers and similar; obtained by the administrative unit ex officio.

  • Means of subsistence

    Sufficient means for the first permit and each renewal.

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  • Next requirementChanging jobs
  • Document checklistApplication
  • FeesAdministrative fees

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  • 3 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 4 steps
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